Can playing the flut make you pass out?

Flute uses a lot of air. More than tuba, even. And young players are usually less efficient with using their air, so they use even MORE air than necessary! This causes hyperventilation, which makes you dizzy and could even cause you to pass out.

1. Why do I get lightheaded when I play the flute?
2. Why flute is a bad instrument?
3. What is someone who plays a flute called?
4. Is playing flute good for lungs?
5. Are flute players good kissers?
6. Can I play flute at night?
7. Can smokers play flute?
8. What's the highest flute note?
9. Who is the best flutist in the world?
10. Is playing flute good for asthma?

Why do I get lightheaded when I play the flute?

The reason you're getting dizzy is because your brain is getting TOO much oxygen. This is most likely because the hole in your mouth is too big and let's out too much air at one. To be able to play your music, you'll be breathing in a LOT so that you can keep playing. This is what is making you dizzy.

Why flute is a bad instrument?

there are some health risks involved, but not if you are using proper technique and hand positioning. If you are using poor hand posture, and technique then you could start getting symptoms of tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and develope arthritis early in your life.

What is someone who plays a flute called?

Today, a musician who plays any instrument in the flute family can be called a flutist or flautist or simply a flute player.

Is playing flute good for lungs?

Strengthens Core Muscles

As a windpipe instrument, the flute is played through blowing air into a mouthpiece. Naturally, this gives your lungs and diaphragm a respiratory work out, making your core a lot stronger.

Are flute players good kissers?

It takes around 112 muscles around the lips and face to kiss.. and even more to play the flute! ... Haha, well in short, we flutists get really, really good at learning to use the muscles in our faces – especially the lips and mouth. The higher level of a flute player, and the longer we've played – the better!

Can I play flute at night?

You can play your flute anytime regardless of a snake appearing out of anywhere. But keep a watch on your neighbours while playing flute at night, and even snakes or both !

Can smokers play flute?

Can a smoker play the flute? Not for long, he can't. The amount of damage even a moderate amount of smoking can do will completely destroy the ability to play a wind instrument like the flute. Smoking ruins the ability of the air sacs in the lungs to deflate correctly.

What's the highest flute note?

The "official" highest note of a standard flute is the C 3 octaves above middle C (called "4^th octave C" if counting from where the flute starts, "7^th octave C" on the piano), but I sometimes get asked how to finger notes above it (e.g. when CUCOS played arrangements that seemed determined to push the flutes too high).

Who is the best flutist in the world?

#1 - Sir James Galway

James Galway is an Irish flutist known for his ability to bridge together and blend classical, folk, and other musical traditions together. He is also known for his showmanship as he boots a golden flute and huge stage presence.

Is playing flute good for asthma?

A general health profile suggested that the wind instrumentalists present a significantly better "asthma health" picture, perceiving themselves better able to cope with the disease. Playing a musical wind instrument has the potential of being a long-term therapeutic agent for asthmatics.